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the defense called for the mistrial after two dictionaries and a thesaurus were are found in the jury room after the verdict was handed down. jury members apparently looked up the definition of malice, which suggests confusion with instructions they were given. daniel harmon-wright claimed he shot cook when his arm got caught in her suv window when she tried to drive away. >>> a community leader wants to crackdown on crime. faith wheeler says she wants a citywide ski mask ban. d.c. law makes it illegal for anyone over the age of 16 to wear the masks while committing a crime. the attorney general says they rarely prosecute anyone under that law. she says a ban could deter that crime. >> ski masks are used in holdups and assaults. it's one of many, many tools that should be explored. >> people are allowed to ear wear headgear to protect themselves in the cold. >> d.c. police say they do not see ski masks as evidence of an intent to commit crime. >>> police are looking into whether a serial groper struck again. a woman was walking on dinwiddie street in springfield when somebody approach
the defense called for the mistrial after two dictionaries and a thesaurus were are found in the jury room after the verdict was handed down. jury members apparently looked up the definition of malice, which suggests confusion with instructions they were given. daniel harmon-wright claimed he shot cook when his arm got caught in her suv window when she tried to drive away. >>> a community leader wants to crackdown on crime. faith wheeler says she wants a citywide ski mask ban. d.c. law...
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they'll fill in the armed services committee on the results of the defense department's internal review of the attack. four americans were killed including ambassador chris stevens. >>> today house democrats are expected to offer their own gun control proposals. people familiar with the package say it calls for banning assault weapons and banning high-capacity magazines carrying more than ten rounds of ammunition. they say the ten proposals are similar to president obama's gun-control plan. the democrats' proposals are unlikely to go anywhere quickly in the house. a spokesman for house speaker john boehner says the house will wait to see what the senate passes before it takes any action. >>> for the first time in weeks, a boeing 787 dreamliner will take to the skies today. the faa gave boeing permission to fly the plane from texas to washington state. now this is not a test flight. it's just a way to relocate the plane. all 787s remain grounded while investigators figure out what's wrong with their lithium ion batteries. the ntsb says despite the issues, that type of battery is not nece
they'll fill in the armed services committee on the results of the defense department's internal review of the attack. four americans were killed including ambassador chris stevens. >>> today house democrats are expected to offer their own gun control proposals. people familiar with the package say it calls for banning assault weapons and banning high-capacity magazines carrying more than ten rounds of ammunition. they say the ten proposals are similar to president obama's gun-control...
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they will discuss the results of the defense department's internal review of the attack on the u.s. consulate. four americans were killed there including ambassador chris stevens. >>> the threat of huge budget cuts next smooth forcing the pentagon to make a drastic move this morning. defense secretary leon panetta says the number of aircraft carriers stationed in the critical persian gulf is being reduced from two to one. the decision comes just one day before the uss harry truman was to leave norfolk for the gulf. two carrier groups have been kept in the region for most of the past two years because of rising tensions with iran. >>> and we've learned the man chosen to replace leon panetta as defense secretary will not receive a confirmation vote today as originally planned. the senate armed services committee decided to delay the vote on former senator chuck hagel after demands for more information from republicans. several senators have asked for more detail of hagel's business dealings and contents of past speeches. democrats say the move is just political posturing, and they ful
they will discuss the results of the defense department's internal review of the attack on the u.s. consulate. four americans were killed there including ambassador chris stevens. >>> the threat of huge budget cuts next smooth forcing the pentagon to make a drastic move this morning. defense secretary leon panetta says the number of aircraft carriers stationed in the critical persian gulf is being reduced from two to one. the decision comes just one day before the uss harry truman was...
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. >>> the senate will vote next week on whether to confirm chuck hagel as defense secretary. political analysts expect him to win approval despite a brewing confirmation hearing yesterday. he was grilled on his stance on iran and israel. if confirmed, he'll succeed leon panetta. >>> we'll find out if a mistrial will be declared in the case of a former culpeper police officer. two dictionaries and a thesaurus were found in the swrir room after the verdict was handed down on tuesday. jury members apparently looked up the definition of the word malice which suggests that they might have been confused about their instructions. daniel harmon-wright claimed he shot patricia ann cook last year when his arm was caught in her suv window when she tried to drive away. >>> d.c. police need your help identifying a man who kidnapped and groped a teen. the attack happened yesterday morning in the 5100 block of nannie hill and boroughs avenue. a man got out of his suv and forced the teen inside. he drove her a few blocks away, groped her and let her go. if you saw anything, call d.c. police.
. >>> the senate will vote next week on whether to confirm chuck hagel as defense secretary. political analysts expect him to win approval despite a brewing confirmation hearing yesterday. he was grilled on his stance on iran and israel. if confirmed, he'll succeed leon panetta. >>> we'll find out if a mistrial will be declared in the case of a former culpeper police officer. two dictionaries and a thesaurus were found in the swrir room after the verdict was handed down on...
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but what about what a secretary of defense is confronting today. what about the war in afghanistan, the war on terrorism. what about the budget sequester and the impact it will have on readiness. >> panetta and martin dempsey say they expect hagel will be confirmed. >>> panetta discussed u.s. drone attacks on potential terrorist targets, they said they don't come lightly. he added there's an intricate process of establishing targets. those who authorize the drone attacks make sure it's focused on terrorists. >>> a coast guard officer will be honored for rescuing a pilot from a navy jet crash. petty officer nicholas bean will receive the meritorious service medal in chesapeake. he found the pilot while evacuating people following the jet crash into an apartment building in virginia beach last april. bean and another cut can him from his parachute. no one died. >>> meteorologist tom kierein joins us with more about what's happening next. more snow on the way, tom? >> just a little bit. but just enough to cause problems maybe tomorrow morning. >>> uh-
but what about what a secretary of defense is confronting today. what about the war in afghanistan, the war on terrorism. what about the budget sequester and the impact it will have on readiness. >> panetta and martin dempsey say they expect hagel will be confirmed. >>> panetta discussed u.s. drone attacks on potential terrorist targets, they said they don't come lightly. he added there's an intricate process of establishing targets. those who authorize the drone attacks make...
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analysts say the policy threatens constitutional rights and provides dangerous definitions of self-defense and what constitutes an imminent attack. the obama administration says it's confident the attacks follow federal and international haugh. >>> new this morning, 11 massachusetts pharmacies are being forced to shut down after inspections prompted by a deadly meningitis outbreak. the state inspected compounding pharmacies over the past month. all are similar to the new england compounding center found to be producing a contaminated steroid that led to 45 meningitis death and sickened more than 600 people. of the shutdowns, several did not have sterile conditions while others were using improper ingredients this their drugs. the pharmacies will have to pass another round much inspections in order to reopen. >>> the debate over gun control will play out today in annapolis. gun rights activists are planning a rally at maryland's capitol after martin o'malley prepares to testify for the first time about his gun control plan. he's proposing some of the toughest gun laws in the country. he wan
analysts say the policy threatens constitutional rights and provides dangerous definitions of self-defense and what constitutes an imminent attack. the obama administration says it's confident the attacks follow federal and international haugh. >>> new this morning, 11 massachusetts pharmacies are being forced to shut down after inspections prompted by a deadly meningitis outbreak. the state inspected compounding pharmacies over the past month. all are similar to the new england...
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a vote is expected on the confirmation of chuck hagel as second of defense. he spent hours answering questions from the senate armed services committee. lawmakers wanted clarification on various positions hagel has taken in the past. he had one con stentious explanation with john mccain. >> were you correct or incorrect when you said that the surge would be the most dangerous foreign policy blunder had this country since vietnam? >> i'm not going to give you a yes or no. i think it's far more complicated than that. >> if confirmed, hagel, will replace leon panetta as defense secretary. he'd be the first vietnam veteran to hold that position. >>> at this hour, a search for a missing teenager in takoma park, maryland. this is a picture of 16-year-old vanessa hendersonment she was last seen on hudson avenue about noon yesterday. police believe she's wearing a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans and pink and black nike sneakers. she's about 5'6", 130 pounds and has a birthmark under her right eye. she has an acoustic guitar with her. if you have any information, call pol
a vote is expected on the confirmation of chuck hagel as second of defense. he spent hours answering questions from the senate armed services committee. lawmakers wanted clarification on various positions hagel has taken in the past. he had one con stentious explanation with john mccain. >> were you correct or incorrect when you said that the surge would be the most dangerous foreign policy blunder had this country since vietnam? >> i'm not going to give you a yes or no. i think...
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wizards' defense not done yet. later in the fourth quarter, nene with the block. it's wall off and running. pretty move and pass to trevor for the slam. wizards cruise to an 89-74 win. for the eighth straight game, they hold their opponent to under 100 points. that's your sports minute. i'm carol maloney. hope your saturday is a good one. >>> this morning, a special hon for for a waiter who stood up for a boy with special needs. michael garcia was barely able to hold back tears as the boy's school in houston, texas, thanked him. three weeks ago, garcia was at work when a customer sat down and started making comments about 5-year-old milo who has down syndrome. garcia refused service. >> i heard the man say, special needs children need to be special somewhere else. at that point, i was like, okay, done. no more. i'm sorry, i can't serve you. it's just not right. >> the cutest little boy ever. and if standing up for the boy weren't enough, garcia made another huge gesture. he presented a check worth more than $1100 for the school. wow. >> well, good to see at least
wizards' defense not done yet. later in the fourth quarter, nene with the block. it's wall off and running. pretty move and pass to trevor for the slam. wizards cruise to an 89-74 win. for the eighth straight game, they hold their opponent to under 100 points. that's your sports minute. i'm carol maloney. hope your saturday is a good one. >>> this morning, a special hon for for a waiter who stood up for a boy with special needs. michael garcia was barely able to hold back tears as the...
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. >>> a major policy change announcement is expected from the defense department. military officials say the pentagon will extend some benefits to same sex spouses. the defense department is expected to allow same sex partners access to things like housing privileges and recreational activities. the allowances would likely not cover health care benefits. a date for an official announcement on that policy change has not been set. this comes about 16 months after the pentagon lifted its ban on gays in the military. eun? >>> the infamous blackout at this year's super bowl may have surprised you, but not the nfl. the steps the nfl had taken to avoid such a problem. >>> also ahead, why one popular type of beverage may be a bad mix for you when you make a cocktail. >>> a dramatic rescue after a camera catches two teens falling through the ice. >>> 5:06 right now. no icy conditions as you step out the door. that could be changing. the winter weather on (vo) they were married for... 53 years. she was his everything. he can't live alone anymore. but we don't have the room.
. >>> a major policy change announcement is expected from the defense department. military officials say the pentagon will extend some benefits to same sex spouses. the defense department is expected to allow same sex partners access to things like housing privileges and recreational activities. the allowances would likely not cover health care benefits. a date for an official announcement on that policy change has not been set. this comes about 16 months after the pentagon lifted its...
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also celebrating great defense. john wall with the steal, finish i s with the dunk. wizards defense not done yet. later in the quarter, the block and it's wall off and running. pretty move and pass to tref vor for the slam. that's your sports minute. i'm carol maloney. hope your saturday is a good one. >>> we have breaking news just in to our news room. we're getting reports of a strong 7.0-earthquake in southern colombia, possibly off the coast. news crews in the region saying so far there are no reports of major damage, no injuries. again a 7.0 earthquake in southern colombia. we'll pass along any new information as we learn it. >>> time right now is 9:52. the star of a hit nbc sitcom makes a major announcement about her future on the show. >>> you're watching news 4 today. [ mom ] dear chex cereal, i just had to write. you can't imagine how long i've been searching for something like this for my family. i'm amazed you make so many great flavors that are gluten free. my guys are crazy for chocolate chex and honey nut chex for me, it's cinnamon. it means a lot to be
also celebrating great defense. john wall with the steal, finish i s with the dunk. wizards defense not done yet. later in the quarter, the block and it's wall off and running. pretty move and pass to tref vor for the slam. that's your sports minute. i'm carol maloney. hope your saturday is a good one. >>> we have breaking news just in to our news room. we're getting reports of a strong 7.0-earthquake in southern colombia, possibly off the coast. news crews in the region saying so far...
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the defense secretary made what could be his final appearance yesterday. he testified before the senate armed services committee about the deadly attack on the benghazi consulate. he said budget cuts hampered the state department's response to the attack. he added that the looming sques ration on march 1st would cause more damage to america's national defense strategy. >>> it appears john brennan is on track to become the next cia director despite harsh criticism from docrats and republicans. this was yesterday. members of the senate and intelligence committee dprild him about unhan manned drones killi killing terror suspects overseas. he said the obama administration only uses drone strikes when there is -- >>> stephen colbert shows off the conservative streak on his show. he's changing his tune and reaching across the aisle to democrats. the faux conservative -- he will ab the at the launds down resort. nancy pelosi invited colbert to the retreat. she said we assume this is his try at bipartisanship. >>> getting ready for a historic winter storm. two sto
the defense secretary made what could be his final appearance yesterday. he testified before the senate armed services committee about the deadly attack on the benghazi consulate. he said budget cuts hampered the state department's response to the attack. he added that the looming sques ration on march 1st would cause more damage to america's national defense strategy. >>> it appears john brennan is on track to become the next cia director despite harsh criticism from docrats and...
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-- final time as defense secretary. he and the chairmen of the joint chiefs of staff will answer questions about the deadly attack on the consulate in benghazi, libya. they'll fill in the armed services committee on the results of the depends department's internal review. four americans were killed including ambassador christopher stevens. >>> and sparks could fly when president obama's pick to head the cia answers questions at his confirmation hearing. democrats and republicans on the senate intelligence committee will likely grill john best friend brennan. the chief counter terrorism adviser is under scrutiny for the administration's use of drone strikes to kill suspected terrorists overseas. the senate intelligence committee will also likely grill him over his support for the bush administration's interrogation policies. brennan served in the cia under publish george w. bush -- under president george w. bush. >>> committee members should have secret documents about the controversial drone program before the hearing b
-- final time as defense secretary. he and the chairmen of the joint chiefs of staff will answer questions about the deadly attack on the consulate in benghazi, libya. they'll fill in the armed services committee on the results of the depends department's internal review. four americans were killed including ambassador christopher stevens. >>> and sparks could fly when president obama's pick to head the cia answers questions at his confirmation hearing. democrats and republicans on the...
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. >> yeah, there's a new team as there's a new secretary of defense as well, and it's the same group of people chasing al qaeda just in the new area in the north africa issue, and all of this stems from the arab spring and the instability in egypt and libya and these places and it's causing problems in north africa. and john kerry, his job will be trying to figure out how to get other countries to help militarily since there will not be a lot of appetite for the united states to be doing it alone. >> what do you think about the administration with the bombing. >> the administration believes this was a success security wise. you don't want to see anybody die, but this is a case where the security parameter worked and this person did not get through, so you see that there was certainly the proper amount of security on that compound. this was a much different area than benghazi. >> with the latest bombing in turkey we have the administration looking beyond the urlg suspects when we talk about al qaeda. they are looking at groups that had their hey day in the '80s and '90s. >> you think
. >> yeah, there's a new team as there's a new secretary of defense as well, and it's the same group of people chasing al qaeda just in the new area in the north africa issue, and all of this stems from the arab spring and the instability in egypt and libya and these places and it's causing problems in north africa. and john kerry, his job will be trying to figure out how to get other countries to help militarily since there will not be a lot of appetite for the united states to be doing...
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. >>> president obama will host a farewell ceremony today for defense secretary leon panetta. one of his last acts as secretary was testifying before the senate armed services committee. they discussed last year's deadly attack in benghazi, libya and says budget cuts slowed down america's response to the attack. the looming sequestration on march 1st would cause more damage to the national defense strategy. >>> 6:17 now. the sluggish economy may be taking a toll on young adults. they are the most stressed out americans according to a new online survey. americans between 18 and 33 say they have more stress now than a year ago. more than half of them say stress is causing them to lose sleep. doctors believe these young people's finances are at least partially o to blame. >> many of the young people have come out of college or graduate school with horrendous school debt. the job market, there are not very many jobs. this has put their life plans probably on hiatus. they may be postponing marriage, postponing having a family. >> who are the least stressed americans according to th
. >>> president obama will host a farewell ceremony today for defense secretary leon panetta. one of his last acts as secretary was testifying before the senate armed services committee. they discussed last year's deadly attack in benghazi, libya and says budget cuts slowed down america's response to the attack. the looming sequestration on march 1st would cause more damage to the national defense strategy. >>> 6:17 now. the sluggish economy may be taking a toll on young...